Detox Dinners
While doing the detox, the idea of making a separate meal for yourself can be daunting. So, don’t. Make one of these for your family, too! You can always add a side dish that will appeal to them as well without having to do an entire meal, saving you time and sanity. (It certainly won’t harm them to detox a little, too!)
Spicy Black Bean Chili
Great for a winter meal! From Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Robin Robertson 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil or organic coconut oil (Trader Joe’s has a great one for little $) 1 large organic yellow onion, chopped 1 organic red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon crushed garlic out of a jar) 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste 1-28 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes 2 cans organic black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup water 1- 4 ounce can diced green chilies, drained 1 teaspoon sea salt Fresh ground pepper to taste (optional) 1) Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion,...
Read MoreAlmost Irish Stew
1 tablespoon cold pressed olive oil or organic coconut oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1.5 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise 6 very small white potatoes, halved or quartered 2 garlic cloves minced 1 – 15.5 ounce can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups veggie stock 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon sea salt salt and freshly ground pepper for taste 3 large kale or chard leaves – chopped * optional: organic, grass fed beef – steak cut into small cubes OR stew meat 1) Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cover. Cook until...
Read MoreMulligatawny Soup
This delectable post-modern version of mulligatawny is deliciously complex. The chick peas give it a boost of protein; the apple gives it a sweet-tart kick. Adjust spices if you prefer a mild soup, as cayenne pepper packs some heat. 1 tablespoon avocado oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 2 teaspoons mild GF organic curry powder 1 teaspoon organic turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less, to taste 1 medium sweet or red onion, peeled, diced 4 medium organic carrots, peeled and diced 1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped 2 large organic Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 heaping cups thinly...
Read MoreCalifornia Rolls
2 nori sheets 2 teaspoons chickpea miso or hummus 2 cups alfalfa sprouts 1/2 a ripe avocado, thinly sliced 1/4 cucumber, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips 1/4 cup grated carrot or carrot ribbons 1/4 a red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips Peanut Sauce for dipping Lay on sheet of nor, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat (or small kitchen towel or large cloth napkin). Put one teaspoon of the miso in the center and spread it in a single horizontal strip anywhere along the bottom 1/3 or the sheet. Along the edge of the nori closet to you, layer the sprouts avocado, cucumber, carrot and bell pepper. To roll, grip the edges of the nori sheet and the...
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